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Mother seeks justice for son killed by man violating probation
38-year-old Jeffery W. Holden is now wanted. Call the police if you see him. The Lincoln County Prosecutor says he’s violated probation for a 2017 crash that took the life of 18-year-old Nicholas Spencer.
Two dead, including suspect, in standoff near Illinois border
Two people are dead after a murder in Forestell Spurs, an hours-long standoff near the Illinois border.
Full interview: Commissioner Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah on jail plan
ST. LOUIS -- There may have cell phone jamming technology headed to the City Justice Center. Correctional Commissioner Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah revealed the plan during a one-on-one interview with FOX Files Investigator Mitch McCoy. She said the technology would prevent cell phone usage in the City Justice Center (CJC), but it's something the federal government would [...]
UK Court Ruling Has Potential To Free Up The Public Domain; But Museums Might Still Block It
There’s a post on the Creative Commons blog with some important news about copyright (in the UK, at least): In November 2023, the Court of Appeal in THJ v Sheridan offered an important clarification of the originality requirement under UK copyright law, which clears a path for open culture to flourish in the UK. In setting the copyright originality […]
Intuitive Machines' lunar landing: a giant leap for private space endeavors
It has been 55 years since mankind first stepped on the moon. And 52 years since the last time United States astronauts were on the moon. Now, in 2024, the U.S. has successfully landed on the moon again.
Recreational sex is the oldest recreation of all
Against all odds, it appears that conservatives are having a recreational sex moment. They're against it: I hate to be "that guy," but, um, recreational sex is not a recent invention. It's not even an ancient invention. And it's certainly not responsible for anything new and different about modern society. Just thought I'd point that ...continue reading "Recreational sex is the oldest recreation of all"
52 homes evacuated in Swansea after suspicious odor traced to sewer line
Florissant gas leak caused evacuations and road closures
On Thursday, more than a dozen homes were evacuated for a gas leak in Florissant. The Florissant Fire Department said a backhoe digging in the area hit a main gas leak.
Smh. That buliding has been gutted.
ISP seeking help ID'ing person of interest in East St. Louis homicide
City jail director eyes cell phone jammers to fight contraband
St. Louis may have cell phone jamming technology headed to the City Justice Center.
Reckless drivers interrupt interview with Alderwoman Cara Spencer
FOX 2 has exclusive video of reckless drivers interrupting a Fox 2 News interview about the issue of reckless driving in St. Louis.
Health whining
I want to take this opportunity to say that all this "golden years" stuff is a crock. I'm only 65 and I've got multiple myeloma; degraded hips that make it hard to walk; diabetes (almost); peripheral neuropathy; possibly prostate cancer;¹ moderate chronic depression; and now a very painful hemorrhoid.² Plus high blood pressure and high ...continue reading "Health whining"
O'Fallon police and St. Charles SWAT respond to incident near Mexico Road
O'Fallon Police Department is working with the St. Charles County Police SWAT team for an incident off Mexico Road and Highway K. Currently, the Fort Zumwalt West High School is being used as a command post.
Swansea fire department evacuates 52 homes due to strong odor
The Swansea Fire Department, along with police, has evacuated 52 homes in the 1600 block of North 16th Street due to an odor.
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